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Media Page - FPL

http://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewLiveArticle/359008

This is the media page for the Fantasy Premier League.

There will be weekly press conferences. Complete answers to the press conferences earn £2million to be spent on transfers. Each £2m must be separately marked on your budget. Each press conference is only open for 2 days before the bonus expires.

Press conference - 07/04/2017:

1. Is the title race over in real life?
2. Will England win another major tournament in the next 20 years?
3. Are you happy with your recent transfer activity after injuries?
4. Benzema or Higuain? Why?
5. Who are you backing in the Grand National?

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Gabriel Jesus returns to Watford
Jesus reunited with Hero

Watford have announced the return of Gabriel Jesus.

The enigmatic Brazilian had left Vicarage Road earlier in the season. However, Hero made no secret of his regret over the forward's departure, and expressed his delight at his return. The deal sees Correa also move to Watford from Crystal Palace.

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Sunderland sign Belotti
Deal sees Ibrahimovic move to Palace

Andrea Belotti has signed for Sunderland.

The Italian, 23, has had many admirers in the league. However, Sunderland were the highest bidder in a deal that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic move to Crystal Palace. Marcus Rashford also departed the Stadium of Light.

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Azpilicueta hands in transfer request
Defender set to leave Burnley

Cesar Azpilicueta has decided to leave Burnley.

The Spanish defender has been a mainstay in Burnley's defence this season. However, after attention from both Middlesbrough and Sunderland, the defender has decided to call time on his career at Burnley and move elsewhere.

posted on 7/6/17

1. As it stands now what would be your top three in this league come the end of the season?

Swansea
Middlesborough
Crystal palace

2. Being that squads are now starting to look stronger it’s having less impact on managers having to swap players due to injuries. Should there be more injuries drawn each month to freshen it up?

No.

3. Who for you is the greatest International footballer and greatest club footballer of all time (so for example George Best was amazing at club level but never did anything International level)?

Billy Bremner at club level. Greatest international player probably has to be Pele.

4. Do you buy football shirts? Which have been your recent purchases and which do you like the look of for next season?

I have a few from some Leeds seasons. They have given us ones as part of our season ticket renwal recently. I would say my favourite is one with Filipe Da Costa's name on the back. Guy played for us twice, so it is probably a collector's item or something.

5. If you go to a match anywhere in the world that didn’t include your own team which would it be?

Halifax Town beating Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

comment by Hodgey (U1271)

posted on 7/6/17

1. As it stands now what would be your top three in this league come the end of the season?

Bournemouth, Watford, Middlesbrough (unless they improve their CBs).

2. Being that squads are now starting to look stronger it’s having less impact on managers having to swap players due to injuries. Should there be more injuries drawn each month to freshen it up?

Something which has crossed my mind. Or a weekly basis?

3. Who for you is the greatest International footballer and greatest club footballer of all time (so for example George Best was amazing at club level but never did anything International level)?

Hard to look past Ronaldo? Every club accolade possible and also Euro 2016.

4. Do you buy football shirts? Which have been your recent purchases and which do you like the look of for next season?

Haven't for quite some time. Did really like United's most recent one though, first I've liked for a while of theirs. Not seen United's new home one but like Liverpool's.

5. If you go to a match anywhere in the world that didn’t include your own team which would it be?

Hard to look past El Clasico isn't it?

posted on 7/6/17

1. As it stands now what would be your top three in this league come the end of the season?

Hard to look past Bournemouth and Watford. My CB issue should hopefully be resolved shortly although there are a lot of strong sides now in the league.

2. Being that squads are now starting to look stronger it’s having less impact on managers having to swap players due to injuries. Should there be more injuries drawn each month to freshen it up?

I'd probably increase the frequency more than anything else, possibly have 3 injuries every couple of weeks or something.

3. Who for you is the greatest International footballer and greatest club footballer of all time (so for example George Best was amazing at club level but never did anything International level)?

In my era it would have to be Ronaldo, unreal.

4. Do you buy football shirts? Which have been your recent purchases and which do you like the look of for next season?

Not for myself but I'll probably get the new Liverpool shirt for the little one.

5. If you go to a match anywhere in the world that didn’t include your own team which would it be?

Been to the Bernabeu before and it is immense, would love to go back for El Clasico.

posted on 7/6/17

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posted on 8/6/17

1. As it stands now what would be your top three in this league come the end of the season?

Middlesbrough, Watford and Bournemouth.

2. Being that squads are now starting to look stronger it’s having less impact on managers having to swap players due to injuries. Should there be more injuries drawn each month to freshen it up?

No. It would be nice if my best players didn't get injured for 3/4 weeks at a time so I didn't have to do that.

3. Who for you is the greatest International footballer and greatest club footballer of all time (so for example George Best was amazing at club level but never did anything International level)?

Best club footballer is Messi for me. Maradona internationally as well.

4. Do you buy football shirts? Which have been your recent purchases and which do you like the look of for next season?

Don't buy them no. With me not having a club to support (more a following of Liverpool), don't see the need to buy one. But I quite like the new Juve kit if I was to buy one.

5. If you go to a match anywhere in the world that didn’t include your own team which would it be?

AC Milan vs Inter Milan - Would LOVE to see that game live.

comment by trebs (U1014)

posted on 8/6/17

1. I'd like to think I can get top three with my current side but we'll have to see. Bournemouth favourites to win the title though from the looks of things, but I don't think their side is the best.

2. Perhaps. But I'm not one for changing rules mid-season. I argued against the draft that has brought in all the top players. We've now got a limited amount left.

3. I don't like judging players I've never seen play live, we had a discussion on this on the v2 football podcast. Cristiano Ronaldo has to be the best club player, he'll go down as an international legend for almost single-handedly winning the Euros. But the best international player in my lifetime is either Thomas Muller or Andres Iniesta

4. I've got some retro shirts, I like going round the charity shops. Most recently purchased an Inter Milan shirt. I like the new United away kit.

5. Celtic v Rangers if both teams had a chance of winning.

posted on 8/6/17

1. As it stands now what would be your top three in this league come the end of the season?

3 out of Middlesbrough, Watford, Burnley and hopefully Bournemouth.

2. Being that squads are now starting to look stronger it’s having less impact on managers having to swap players due to injuries. Should there be more injuries drawn each month to freshen it up?

Not too sure on that. Happy to go with concensus, but would've done deals differently if I knew that.

3. Who for you is the greatest International footballer and greatest club footballer of all time (so for example George Best was amazing at club level but never did anything International level)?

Best club footballer is Ronaldo or Seedorf in terms of success for me. Probably has to be Pele internationally as well.

4. Do you buy football shirts? Which have been your recent purchases and which do you like the look of for next season?

Most recent purchase was a Roma top, last season. Play 5s/7s, 3 or 4 times a week so always on the look out for new tops. Not seen the new ones yet though.

5. If you go to a match anywhere in the world that didn’t include your own team which would it be?

Would love to go to a Boca vs River Plate game.

posted on 11/6/17

1. As it stands now what would be your top three in this league come the end of the season?

Boro, Watford, Bournemouth in no particular order

2. Being that squads are now starting to look stronger it’s having less impact on managers having to swap players due to injuries. Should there be more injuries drawn each month to freshen it up?

Not for me

3. Who for you is the greatest International footballer and greatest club footballer of all time (so for example George Best was amazing at club level but never did anything International level)?

Maradona to both, guided napoli and the argies to trophies they shouldnt have won

4. Do you buy football shirts? Which have been your recent purchases and which do you like the look of for next season?

occasionally, dont tend to wear them very often, just when im watching matches, but i will be getting the liverpool home kit once the cl badges come out for it, love the darker red look of it

5. If you go to a match anywhere in the world that didn’t include your own team which would it be?

the uruguayan clasico would be fum for the first few minutes, but then fear for my life would probably set in

posted on 17/6/17

1. Transfers are already going through all over the world, time to be a negative nancy, who do you see being the biggest flop out of the players that have moved so far?

2. With Mino Raiola hitting the headlines by announcing that Donnaruma will not be signing a contract at Milan, what are your thoughts on footballs superagents?

3. We are now a couple of games into the 2nd season, have you taken any advice given to you from the predictions?

4. Which teams shirt will Cristiano Ronaldo be wearing in September?

5. With the weather deciding to stay quite toasty in most of the UK this weekend, what is your go to food at a barbeque?

comment by trebs (U1014)

posted on 17/6/17

1. I don't think Bernardo Silva will hit the ground running right away, so expect him to be labeled a flop initially. There's not really been enough transfers yet in real life to know.

2. I think it's bad for the game, but it's hard to know what the alternative should be. If we didn't have agents then players wouldn't negotiate themselves decent contracts.

3. Yes I have. People have criticised my five at the back and suggested that Burki isn't good enough, so yes, feedback has been taken on board. There's always more to do though as improvement must be continuous.

4. I'd like to think if Ronaldo leaves Madrid then he'll sign for United. We'll have to see, but I think he'll be wearing the same shirt myself.

5. A decent quality burger

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